Seeing Skopje from a plane7 ★
North Macedonia's capital, largely rebuilt after a 1963 earthquake destroyed most of the city. Look for the Vardar River through the center and the giant Millennium Cross on Mount Vodno above town.
2 of our routes pass it. North Macedonia · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Washington to Doha: sit on the left, 492 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Abu Dhabi | Right | 451 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Doha | Left | 492 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Skopje from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Skopje from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Skopje at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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